Kimberly Thornton MSN, FNP-C grew up in Sussex County, NJ. She attended TCNJ where she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree in 2011. She spent 5 years working as a Staff Nurse at Saint Barnabas Medical Center and Newton Medical Center on step-down, epilepsy, stroke, and orthopedic units. She attended Rutgers University and became a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2016. She completed 2 semesters of her pediatric training here at Advocare with Dr. Saluja! She graduated with honors and was a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. When she completed her education as a Family Nurse Practitioner, she began her journey as an FNP in Baltimore, Maryland where she worked for 5 years in Family Practice before coming back home to NJ. In her spare time she enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, kayaking and exploring new places with her family and friends.